The wait is over

Airline merger appears revived

An agreement between US Airways and United may mean higher ticket prices, experts say. AA2

Mideast peace

The U.S. has considered offering its own proposal to break the Israeli-Palestinian logjam. AA2

Sen. Boxer touts jobs

Girding for a tough reelection fight, she tells a Valley business group that more gains await the state. AA3

Pauley Pavilion

UCLA reduces the amount of student fees to be used in the basketball venue’s renovation. AA3

Demand Media

The Santa Monica firm signs a deal to provide content to USA Today. AA5

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Weather: Sunny and warm. Downtown L.A.: 80/55. AA8